Aftermath of the February Eclipses

It Ain't Over til it's Over ..

How they're still working in your life

While the eclipses of February are over .. they're sure not forgotten. In fact, eclipse energy just gets the ball rolling. Every time a transiting planet hits that eclipse point during the next year, something else is triggered. Could be good or bad .. hard to say .. depends on your chart and the other aspects being made ... but it can relate to the original situation which occured during the eclipse. Astrology is multi-faceted however .. each planet and house representing many things in our lives thus the results are often varied.

If the planet hitting the eclipse point is a 'friendly - up beat' energy than something pleasureable is more likely to happen .. if the planet hitting it is 'nasty or challenging' then we'll experience something more somber .. or depressing. If these eclipses touch one of your personal planets, then the effect is much more powerful and noticeable for YOU!

Here's some dates to watch for ...

This weekend is flavored by the unpredictable and eclectic influence of aquarius presenting some unique and unusual happenings. Also, we're getting vibrations on the new moon eclipse point .. February 29 .. March 1st and 2nd .. VENUS, the planet of love and money is making its mark on the eclipse energy. in the sign of aquarius - the unexpected .. surprises or shocks relating to venus ruled things can happen .. that includes energies pertaining to money, love, and hedonistic pleasures ... Even if something bad happens, you're probably feeling OK about it. In general, this is a good weekend to plan something enjoyable to resonate with the planetary energies .. it could produce some unexpected results .... so help it along!

On March 3rd and 4th .. the planet of travel and communication .. MERCURY is connecting with the aquarius new moon eclipse accentuating all aspects of communication. Phones, computuers, traveling are all highlighted .. and it's a good time to catch up on correspondence. And since it's aquarius we're dealing with here .. .. surprising information could surface.

From the End of March right through May .. SATURN, the task master and planet of responsibility lingers on the exact degree of the full moon eclipse in virgo .. this is a serious period of time .. nose to the grindstone .. and reaping as you have sown. Health issues (because it's in virgo, the health sign) may occur or come to a conclusion while under virgo's domain. It's certainly giving you an opportunity to figure out what's wrong and fix it! Hard work blossoms and is rewarded under hte tutelage of Saturn .. whatever it might be. Saturn shines the light on what's not working .. and this blessing allows you to take heed and correct matters before they progress any further. It's not an easy time, but used properly it's a valuable and significant time. In some instances, things may seem to stagnate. Once we get into May and June things will be picking up.

Saturn has it's positive aspects as well. If you've been working hard this could be the time you'll be recognized .. finally getting what you deserve. It may come as a promotion or an award or a pat on the back from someone important to you. At times it may feel oppressive, but this too shall pass.

Come June there will be a tremendous release as Saturn meets nad passes the virgo eclipse point freeing us up at least (emotionall, financially, psychologically, physically) allowing matters to move forward with less restriction and delays, letting matters come to fruition.

Forewarned is forearmed .. and knowing this allows you to use the planetary energies to your advantage .. and enables you to understand why matters aren't happening as easily or quickly as you'd hoped. But there's always a potential positive use of astrological energy .. so look for the silver lining. If an eclipse has taken something away .. it's usually clearing the decks for something better in the future.

A great Astrology Website to check out

If you're not already aware of it, do check out Susan Miller's www.astrologyzone.com ... She gives a generous monthly horoscope that's interesting and generally upbeat. Always read your rising sign as well as your sun sign.

The effect of Mercury Retrograde ..Jan 29 - Feb 19, 2008

Mercury Retrograde is currently in effect until February 19th ... Altho this three week transit often gets a bad rap for problems with communication, computers, cars and correspondence ... and misunderstandings ... it also has many good uses. Mercury Retrograde is the perfect time to go back and redo anything that needs tweaking. Perhaps a new effort directed towards an old problem will result in success during a Mercury Retrograde. Not a good time to start something brand spanking new however. But if you're forced to start something under this transit or sign a contract, above all else check the fine print or your facts over and over again. This is where the problems come with Mercury Retro .. it's haste and rushing into things that most often cause resulting problems.

The impact of the LUNAR ECLIPSE in Virgo on Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Eclipses are powerful triggers creating change in our lives, often far reaching.
The full moon (lunar) eclipse visible at 10:30 pm Wednesday, February 20th is a heavy weight eclipse packing a powerful punch.
Every planetary configuration has a personality influenced by the other planets around it. The virgo/pisces eclipse next week is a serious and somber energy because of its close proximity to saturn .. The moon and saturn traveling together in the heavens emphasize the depressing and inflexible qualities of saturn.
Forwarned is forarmed ... you might come across more than a few unhappy women ..... but for most of us it will pass. Usually understanding what's going on eases the burden.
As an astrologer, it's my job is to tell you what to expect and how to best use the energy .. often we can direct our astrological energy in a positive way minimizing negative potential.
Relationships in general are less forgiving and more critical this week .. whatever is wrong comes to the fore .. at work be sure to check all details thoroughly because with mercury going direct it's a vulnerable time for errors.
Full moon eclipse implies endings .. completions ... and activities coming to fruition. This is definitely NOT the time to start something new but to continue with what's already in motion .. maybe something started during the new moon eclipse two weeks ago. New projects inaugurated on or close to this eclipse on the 20th tend to be of short duration .. over before they begin .. so if the project is quick it's not a problem .. but if it's something you'd like to last for a long while .. pick another date to begin!
Full moons always pack a wallop .. the energy is greater because of the tension of the opposing sun (male) and moon (female). Everything gets exaggerated ... if things are good .. that feeling is heightened ... and if the situation is bad .. that's exaggerated too. The moon represents our emotions and feelings but also relates to women in our life .. Blending the moon and Saturn in the heavens during this eclipse .. can make for a gloomy and picky outlook creating a depressing time .. this influence is apparent for the week approaching and several days after the eclipse.
If your life is working, chances are someone else is experiencing the problems .. maybe your grandmother broke her wrist ... or a girl friend caught her boyfriend cheating .. or your kid's are sick with the flu ... even more eclipse-like .... the whole house is sick with the flu ... speaking of which ... both the moon and saturn currently are in virgo - putting the emphasis on health. Be proactive! If your tooth is bothering you .. don't procrastinate because during the eclipse the dentist's office will be crowded with dental emergencies ... likewise, the hospital emergency room will be busy as well. Health ailments of all types tend to crop up with an emphasis in virgo ...
Virgo also rules food, diets and eating. Here's a true story that happened during the full moon in virgo. At a local elite mental hospital the anorexic and bulemics rebelled during this full moon by breaking into the kitchen at night and pouring salt in all the food making it inedible .. they were angry because new rules were enforced making them eat all the food on their plates.
There's a fair amount of play in how a particular transit can manifest. So the more you know, the better you'll be at figuring out what's happening in your life.
On the positive side, getting together with old friends or people you haven't seen in awhile is a great use of this eclipse energy Saturn rules things and / or people from the past... like a high school reunion. Saturn loves details and disciplined activities - it's ideal to sift through memorabilia and organize it or cupboards or drawers. Positive health initiatives can be uplifting now .. take a yoga seminar ... unearth old exercise video tapes. Condense, eliminate .. and simplify. Be disciplined and do healthy things for the best use of this energy.
If you're feeling down .. spend time doing something good for someone less fortunate to avoid the doldrums.
Pisces and Virgos feel the energy in relationship areas .. Gemini and Sagittarius focus on career and home issues.

For what's happening in your life contact Jilliun at jdot123@gmail.com.

New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius on February 6, 2008

Practical Astrology
what you need to know to make your life better

This week is the solar eclipse in aquarius

Feeling spacey, out of sorts or not quite grounded?
Did you learn some surprising information?
Maybe you have a brilliant insight and are kicking off a new idea.

It could be because we're in the midst of two eclipses. The new moon eclipse was Wednesday and the full moon eclipse is arriving Wednesday, February 20th in the sign of virgo. Eclipses make things happen. They are often the impetus for major life changes .. sometimes planned or desired and sometimes totally unexpected. This new moon solar eclipse at 10:44 pm EST Wednesday evening was a harbinger of the unexpected .. surprising news, unpredictable weather, and breakthrough information often arrives with aquarius .. and including an eclipse makes that new moon bigger than life. Aquarius is an exciting energy which ushers in original, unconventional and electric ideas taking you into your future!

This is an opportunity to create a new beginning. New moons are always new beginnings and when they're accompanied by an eclipse the impact is much greater and further reaching. In fact, the effects of an eclipse - and there can be many effects depending where it falls in your horoscope and extremely significant if it comes in contact with any of your planets - can be felt for months and even years to come .. what you start now .. or the seeds you plant now .. are SIGNIFICANT! So plant wisely at this time .. Use the next week to direct these new moon energies. There's a cluster of aquarian planets accompanying this eclipse including visionary neptune .. so follow your intuition now and flow with the cosmic currents for best results. Do, however, be aware of rose colored glasses!